What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Associate I - Clinical Trial Charge Monitoring position at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center?
Title
Clinical Research Associate I - Clinical Trial Charge Monitoring
Job Type
Regular
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Clinical Trials Office
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical team member to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely billing of clinical trial related services. This role supports the integrity of our research billing processes by reviewing charges, validating research‑specific modifiers and indicators, reconciling services against approved coverage analyses, and resolving discrepancies across patient accounts and research protocols.
The Specialist collaborates closely with clinical trial coordinators, revenue cycle teams, compliance, and clinical departments to ensure adherence to federal, state, and payer‑specific clinical trial billing rules. This position plays a key part in safeguarding compliance and minimizing billing risk.
The pay range for this position is $53,357 - $67,810 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have the following:
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Clinical Research Associate I - Clinical Trial Charge Monitoring
Job Type
Regular
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Clinical Trials Office
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical team member to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely billing of clinical trial related services. This role supports the integrity of our research billing processes by reviewing charges, validating research‑specific modifiers and indicators, reconciling services against approved coverage analyses, and resolving discrepancies across patient accounts and research protocols.
The Specialist collaborates closely with clinical trial coordinators, revenue cycle teams, compliance, and clinical departments to ensure adherence to federal, state, and payer‑specific clinical trial billing rules. This position plays a key part in safeguarding compliance and minimizing billing risk.
The pay range for this position is $53,357 - $67,810 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in a health or science related field; or
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years of clinical research, acute care or related experience.
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have the following:
- Experience with athenaIDX research billing or another EHR’s clinical research charging workflow.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or billing investigations.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial billing workflows
- Ability to interpret and map coverage analysis items to fee schedules, modifiers, and billing codes
- Strong analytical skills to identify charge trends, missing charges, and outliers
- Demonstrated understanding of Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) standards and billing compliance for routine costs vs. sponsor‑covered services
- Ability to perform reconciliation between protocol calendars, coverage analyses, and posted charges
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Salary : $53,357 - $67,810